措
set aside · give up · suspend · discontinue · lay aside · except
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
hand + 昔
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and past. Placing with hand.
Symbolism
Measure, conduct, disposal. Represents disposing.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
挙措進退
きょそしんたい
behavior; bearing; demeanor; behavior
応急措置
おうきゅうそち
stopgap measure; quick-fix solution; stopgap measure
Proverbs & Idioms
措置を講じる
そちをこうじる
To take measures
To implement countermeasures
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 措 mean in Japanese?
措 means set aside, give up, suspend, discontinue, lay aside, except.
How do you read 措?
On'yomi: ソ (SO). Kun'yomi: お.く (oku).
How many strokes does 措 have?
措 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 措 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 措 (set aside, give up, suspend, discontinue, lay aside, except) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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